Name: Vanilla Bean St. Patrick's Day Cookies: A Sweet and Festive Treat
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups (281g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup (12 tablespoons; 170g) unsalted butter, softened; ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar; Seeds scraped from 1 whole vanilla bean; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; ¾ cup (12 tablespoons; 170g) unsalted butter, softened; Seeds scraped from ½ of a vanilla bean; 3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted; 3 tablespoons heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk; 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract; Salt, to taste; Optional: gel food coloring; Optional: sprinkles

Vanilla Bean St. Patrick’s Day Cookies: A Sweet and Festive Treat

These Vanilla Bean St. Patrick’s Day Cookies are a delicious and festive treat! They’re easy to make, packed with vanilla flavor, and perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

Author: Evelyn

Ingredients

Cookies:

2 ¼ cups (281g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup (12 tablespoons; 170g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
Seeds scraped from 1 whole vanilla bean
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Vanilla Bean Buttercream:

¾ cup (12 tablespoons; 170g) unsalted butter, softened
Seeds scraped from ½ of a vanilla bean
3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
3 tablespoons heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Salt, to taste
Optional: gel food coloring
Optional: sprinkles

Instructions

Prepare the Dough: Whisk together the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar, then add the vanilla bean seeds, egg, and vanilla extract. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms.
Chill the Dough: Divide the dough in half, roll each portion out to ¼-inch thickness, and stack them between parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
Cut and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Cut out shapes from the chilled dough and arrange them on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake for 11-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting: Beat the butter and vanilla bean seeds together until creamy. Add the confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Add a pinch of salt if needed. Divide and tint the frosting with gel food coloring, if desired.

Frost and Decorate: Frost the cooled cookies with the prepared buttercream and decorate with sprinkles, if desired.

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